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05 Aug

Team Zambia Arrives Home After Inspiring Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Campaign

The return of Team Zambia from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has brought renewed inspiration to the country’s sporting community following an impressive campaign in Scotland, where Zambia secured two bronze medals through boxers Catherine Mwape and Emmanuel Katema. The delegation received a warm welcome at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport from officials representing the National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia (NOC/CGA Zambia), the National Sports Council of Zambia, Government, sports associations, and other stakeholders who gathered to [...]

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28 Jul

Team Zambia’s lawn bowls pair, Gertrude Siame and Foster Banda, concluded their Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign after a hard-fought quarterfinal contest against Singapore.

Team Zambia’s lawn bowls pair, Gertrude Siame and Foster Banda, concluded their Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign after a hard-fought quarterfinal contest against Singapore. The Zambian duo made an outstanding start, dominating the opening set with an emphatic 11–1 victory. Singapore, however, regrouped in the second set to claim a narrow 4–3 win, sending the match into a decisive tie-break. Despite a determined effort, Zambia fell short in the tie-break, ending their journey in the pairs competition. While the result means they [...]

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28 Jul

OYDC Zambia Welcomes JICE Representative Ahead of Japan–Africa Youth Exchange Programme.

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre today welcomed a representative from the Japanese International Cooperation Centre (JICE) during a preparatory visit ahead of the Japan–Africa Youth Exchange Programme, scheduled to take place in September 2026. The JICE delegation was represented by Ms. Suzu Yokohama from the Youth Exchange Division, International Exchange Department, who was warmly received by Judo Association of Zambia General Secretary, Mabvuto Nguni, at the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre. During her visit, Ms. Yokohama toured the Centre’s sports [...]

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18 Jul

Teulings Youth Sports Challenge Showcases Rising Talent Across Multiple Sports.

The Teulings Youth Sports Challenge continued to provide a platform for Zambia’s young sporting talent over the weekend as athletes competed in Rugby, Basketball, Table Tennis and Judo at the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre. The action-packed programme attracted hundreds of young athletes in another successful round of competition aimed at nurturing the country’s future champions. Rugby produced several entertaining fixtures, with teams battling fiercely throughout the day. Barbarians edged OYDC Rugby Club 24-22 in one of the most exciting matches, [...]

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18 Jul

Teulings Youth Sports Challenge Table Tennis Stars Bring Home Regional Bronze Medals

The Teulings Youth Sports Challenge (TYSC) continues to prove its value as a breeding ground for Zambia’s future sporting champions, following the impressive performance of three of its table tennis athletes who helped the Zambian Senior National Teams secure bronze medals at the Southern African Regional Championships in Harare, Zimbabwe. Grace Kapula, Paul Lungu and Christine Mulumba, all active participants in the Teulings Youth Sports Challenge, were part of the national team that proudly represented Zambia at the regional showpiece, [...]

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17 Jul

JOIN THE OYDC ZAMBIA FOOTBALL ACADEMY!

Do you dream of becoming the next football star? Your journey starts at OYDC Zambia Football Academy! We are committed to developing young footballers through professional coaching, quality training, discipline, education, and character development. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, OYDC Zambia Football Academy is the perfect place to grow your skills and passion for football. Venue: OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre. Age: 3-16 Years, both boys and girls Register Today! For more information and registration, [...]

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10 Jul

German Volunteers Inspire Young Tennis Players at OYDC Zambia’s Tennis Unity Cup.

Young tennis players gathered for the Tennis Unity Cup at OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre, a tournament that celebrated sport as a powerful tool for bringing young people together. The event was made possible through the support of dedicated volunteers from Germany, Luisa Benson and Jannik Schneider, who worked alongside OYDC Zambia Staff to deliver a lasting experience for young tennis players. The Tennis Unity Cup provided young athletes with an opportunity to showcase their talent, improve their skills, and build [...]

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10 Jul

Zambia Baseball & Softball Association Strengthens Grassroots Development Through Teulings Youth Sports Challenge

Since its introduction to the Teulings Youth Sports Challenge, the Zambia Baseball & Softball Association (ZBSA) continues to make significant strides in developing young talent through its active participation in the Teulings Youth league, a flagship grassroots sports development programme hosted by OYDC Zambia. The association has embraced the Teulings Youth league platform as an important avenue for identifying, nurturing and preparing young athletes for higher levels of competition. The inclusion of Baseball5 has expanded opportunities for children and young [...]

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10 Jul

OYDC Zambia Congratulates Sports Development Committee Chairperson Mabvuto Ng’uni on His Promotion

OYDC Zambia proudly congratulates our Sports Development Committee Chairperson, Assistant Superintendent Mabvuto Ng’uni, on his well-deserved promotion from Chief Inspector to Assistant Superintendent. Beyond his distinguished career in law enforcement, Assistant Superintendent Ng’uni has been an invaluable leader within Zambia’s sporting fraternity. As a respected leader in the Judo community and Chairperson of the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Committee, he has consistently demonstrated passion, discipline, and a strong commitment to developing young athletes and advancing sport as a tool for [...]

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10 Jul

NOCZ President Represents Zambia at IOC–INTERPOL Workshop in Zimbabwe

National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) President Alfred Foloko represented Zambia at the International Olympic Committee (IOC)–INTERPOL Workshop on the prevention of the manipulation of sports competitions taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe. Foloko is attended the workshop in his capacity as Third Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), representing ANOCA President Mustapha Berraf. Speaking during the opening of the workshop on behalf of ANOCA President Mustapha Berraf, Foloko underscored the importance of collective action in [...]

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